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Olmecip Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Olmecip Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Olmecip Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Olmecip Am include Upper respiratory tract infection. While these are the most often observed Olmecip Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Olmecip Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Olmecip Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Olmecip Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olmecip Am related warnings section.
Olmecip Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olmecip Am in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olmecip Am contraindications section.
Besides this, Olmecip Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Olmecip Am is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Olmecip Am is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olmecip Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Olmecip Am safe for pregnant women?
Olmecip AM shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Olmecip Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Olmecip AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olmecip Am on the Kidneys?
Olmecip AM may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olmecip Am on the Liver?
Side effects of Olmecip AM rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Olmecip Am on the Heart?
Olmecip AM has very mild side effects on the heart.
Olmecip Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olmecip Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olmecip Am habit forming or addictive?
Olmecip Am is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Olmecip Am
Some foods when eaten with Olmecip Am can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olmecip Am
Consuming Olmecip Am with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Olmecip AM is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Olmecip AM comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
No, Olmecip AM is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Olmecip AM has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, Olmecip AM can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Olmecip AM and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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